A new start after 60: my beloved wife died – and at 82 I found solace in the mountains
Wilf Bishop was anguished by the death of his wife of six decades. He could no longer ski, but knew he wanted to return to the mountaineering they both loved. Then a friend gave him an idea … Key Points
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There’s a devastating amount of heavy news these days. Psychology experts say you need to know your limits—and when to put down the phone. Key Points
WIREDAmerica has never had so many 65-year-olds. They’re redefining the milestone.
A record number of people will turn 65 this year. Here’s how they are distinct from their predecessors. Key Points
mintHow AI & Gen AI are changing the future of India’s BPM biz
India Business News: Discover how AI and Gen AI are reshaping India’s BPM industry, enabling faster product launches, improved customer experiences, and enhanced business performance. Learn how the integration of automation and advanced technologies is driving growth and innovation in the sector. Key Points
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There’s a devastating amount of heavy news these days. Psychology experts say you need to know your limits—and when to put down the phone. Key Points
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The Inventor Behind a Rush of AI Copyright Suits Is Trying to Show His Bot Is Sentient
Stephen Thaler's series of high-profile copyright cases has made headlines worldwide. He’s done it to demonstrate his AI is capable of independent thought. Key Points
WIREDIt Costs Just $400 to Build an AI Disinformation Machine
A developer used widely available AI tools to generate anti-Russian tweets and articles. The project is intended to highlight how cheap and easy it has become to create propaganda at scale. Key Points
WIREDMommy issues?: Meet the unique new voice in stand-up, Zarna Garg
Her jokes are brutal, frank, questioning. Why are we like this, is her overarching theme. She toured with Tina Fey, and now has a special out on Amazon Prime. Key Points
Hindustan TimesThe Senate’s AI Future Is Haunted by the Ghost of Privacy Past
The US Congress is trying to tame the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. But senators’ failure to tackle privacy reform is making the task a nightmare. Key Points
WIREDNvidia Chip Shortages Leave AI Startups Scrambling for Computing Power
Trimming profits, delaying launches, begging friends. Companies are going to extreme lengths to make do with shortages of GPUs, the chips at the heart of generative AI programs. Key Points
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Kyiv Is Using Homegrown Tech to Treat the Trauma of War
Millions of Ukrainians are suffering the mental health implications of two years of Russian bombs and shells. The country’s recovery depends on building systems to help treat the trauma. Key Points
WIREDWhat It Takes to Be a Successful Social-Media Influencer
Ally and Ricardo Noriega have turned her former part-time hobby into a full-time enterprise. It’s pretty lucrative—and a lot of work. Key Points
mintWhat If Anyone Could Make a Human Egg?
New technologies for creating genetically related children could transform family life. ‘People will still have sex,’ says one expert. ‘They just won’t have sex to make babies as often.’ Key Points
mintStrictly Come Dancing: week 10 – live
Only six couples remain, bidding to make it to the quarter-final. Ellie Leach dances an Argentine tango to Destiny’s Child, while Angela Scanlon cha-chas to Gloria Gaynor. But who will survive? Key Points
the GuardianHow Scrappy Cryptominer CoreWeave Transformed Into the Multibillion-Dollar Backbone of the AI Boom
CoreWeave, once a small player in crypto, is now a $19 billion unicorn that provides GPUs to AI developers. Its frenetic culture and rising competition now pose challenges, former employees say. Key Points
WIRED
China Tried to Keep Kids Off Social Media. Now the Elderly Are Hooked
As smartphone costs fall and society becomes more atomized, China’s elderly are using apps like Douyin to find connection and companionship. Many feel they have no choice. Key Points
WIREDBackstage with the Fugees: Pras on his hip-hop legacy as he awaits sentencing in conspiracy case
Hill is joined by Jean and Michel, and it is as if no time had passed. Then Cypress Hill’s B-Real comes out, as does Lil Wayne for “Ready or Not” and “A Milli.” Key Points
FirstpostHoping for business as usual: A period of relative peace has given new hopes to Kashmir’s business landsca
Amjad Shah, proprietor of cotton processing unit in Tral, Pulwama district, frequently visits Inox Cinema Complex in Srinagar with his family. The Valley has become peaceful, witnessing a boom in sectors like tourism and construction since the scrapping of Article 370. The Valley's traders are happy now. Tourism in J&K has shown resilience. The Gulmarg hotel project is being revived. Key Points
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There’s a devastating amount of heavy news these days. Psychology experts say you need to know your limits—and when to put down the phone. Key Points
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For me, it is the biggest moment: Rohit Sharma ahead of World Cup final against Australia
Rohit Sharma says, 'Emotionally it is a big thing, it is a huge game. There are big expectations. As a player, it is important for us to keep the focus rather than thinking about the occasion' Key Points
mintFive investors on investing in the 5% world
The 10-year yield is close to hitting 5% for the first time since 2007. We asked some of Wall Street’s brightest how to play it. Key Points
mintMeet Aleph Alpha, Europe’s Answer to OpenAI
The European Union is desperate for its own artificial intelligence giant. German startup Aleph Alpha might be its best hope. Key Points
WIREDHow to plan a sustainable funeral
Our funeral practices have a high carbon footprint. Becca Warner explores how she could plan her own more environmentally-friendly burial. Key Points
BBCHow we met: ‘I knew right away that she was the one’
Andrew, 45, and Darcy, 48, met through long-distance work emails. After two years, they arranged to meet for the first time on holiday in Vietnam. Now, they’re married with two children Key Points
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The Climate Crisis Is Driving People to Substance Abuse
Extreme weather has decimated crops and incomes in northern India. To soothe their anxiety, agricultural workers are turning to tobacco and alcohol. Key Points
WIREDHow loyalty to workplace has shifted shape in the age of hybrid and remote jobs
For decades, loyalty at the workplace has been defined by one key factor: longevity. But the concept is more complex today. Key Points
Economic TimesRevolutionary Alzheimer’s Treatments Can’t Help Patients Who Go Undiagnosed
It’s a question of when, not if, highly effective treatments become available, says the CEO of Alzheimer’s Research UK. But that doesn’t solve the problem of one-third of dementia patients still going undiagnosed. Key Points
WIREDThe ‘Green’ Future of Furniture Is a Sofa Stuffed With Seaweed
Foam rubber—like the filling inside your couch—produces an enormous amount of CO2. A Norwegian company called Agoprene thinks seaweed could be the solution. Key Points
WIREDThe ‘Green’ Future of Furniture Is a Sofa Stuffed With Seaweed
Foam rubber—like the filling inside your couch—produces an enormous amount of CO2. A Norwegian company called Agoprene thinks seaweed could be the solution. Key Points
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I was an addict, a prisoner, a sex worker. I thought the world had written me off – but I saved myself
For two decades Mandy Ogunmokun was either in jail or selling sex to pay for drugs. She had four children – but never got the chance to raise them. Now clean, she has devoted her life to helping other struggling women Key Points
the Guardian‘The most disgusting human being I’ve ever met’: a Jimmy Savile survivor speaks out
In 1972, Susan was sexually assaulted by the TV presenter. A new four-part BBC drama, starring Steve Coogan as Savile, includes interviews with her and other survivors. This is her story Key Points
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